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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.68, 1,443.54 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.68, 1,443.54 and 313.32 is: 469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.68 : 1,443.54 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.68/1,443.54 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.68x = 1,443.54 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.68x = 452,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,289.95/962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.82

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